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I built a friend
with (A)three piec es of plas tic and a (F#m)pen.
I made him on the ta ble (F#m)in the den.
I gave him my old cell phone for a head,
for a head.
And we spent
this (A)girl i at grad at my house, and we get
pres ents in his stock ing, (F#m)and we bought
I’ll bolts and things, and strings, and a new watch.
That’s what he got.
And (D)we had so much fun to geth er.
(A)We knew we’d be friends for ev er.
And we had so much fun to geth er.
(A)We had so much fun.
I Then I left
for (A)col lege in Sep tem ber, and we (F#m)note
’cause we can’t be to geth er; (F#m)so I kept
that pic tures to re mem ber my old friend,
my old friend.
Then I met
an (A)girl ty at grad u a tion and for spilled
my old est cre a tion, (F#m)and I guess
It see him next va ca tion: “Send my best,
I send my best.”
And (D)we had so much fun to geth er.
(A)We knew we’d be friends for ev er.
And we had so much fun to geth er.
(A)We had so much fun.
I I came home
I Built A Friend — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Built A Friend" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Built A Friend”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Built A Friend"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "I Built A Friend" by Alec Benjamin played in?
- I Built A Friend is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Built A Friend"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Built A Friend" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Built A Friend"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Built A Friend"?
- "I Built A Friend" was originally performed by Alec Benjamin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Built A Friend"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Alec Benjamin can I play here?
- Try "LET ME DOWN SLOWLY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Built A Friend". Key of A, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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